OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the participants will be able to:

• Explain the optical and anatomical bases of astigmatism.
• Efficiently request and interpret the necessary complementary tests in each case, both pre-and postoperatively.
• Indicate the appropriate surgical technique for each case
• Perform the calculation of the power and meridian of implantation of toric lenses
• Evaluate refractive results in Cataract surgery
• Indicate the appropriate corrective in case of residual astigmatism
• Refractive corneal surgery
• Rotation or change of toric lens

COURSE MATERIALS

• Study guides that facilitate the student’s learning process.
• Audiovisual lectures prepared by the teaching team on each topic. These will be available for online reading and in a save/print version.
• Reading material, available in Spanish and/or English in pdf format.
• Concept maps, synoptic charts, tables, and memory aids 

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Application activities are used throughout the course consisting of:

• Multiple-choice questions
• Open-ended, self-corrected questions with checklists
• Question and answer forums

Each module will have a final exam that must be passed to move on to the next module. The number of attempts is unlimited, but must be passed to move on to the next module.

The activities will promote the exchange and use of students’ knowledge and experiences and facilitate applying new learning to professional practice.

The teachers in charge of the course will accompany, guide, and encourage the learning process in the individual instances and the collective learning interactions.